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Sept. 7, 2018 Reps. DelBene, LaHood Introduce Legislation Aimed to Empower Small Business by Extending Tip Tax Credit Rep. Suzan DelBene
Sept. 6, 2018 Congressman Smith Introduces Legislation to Pay Congressional Interns Rep. Adam Smith
Sept. 3, 2018 Tweet - "On this Labor Day, it's important to remember what's at stake for workers and why we must keep fighting to protect workers' rights and expand the middle class." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 3, 2018 Cantwell Statement on Labor Day 2018 Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 3, 2018 Smith Statement Honoring Labor Day Rep. Adam Smith
Aug. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Washington state is leading the way in building an economy that works for all, through higher and more fair wages, worker protections, and the right to organize. #BestStatestoWork https://policy-practice.oxfamamerica.org/work/poverty-in-the-us/best-states-to-work/ …" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 29, 2018 Letter to Dennis Muilenburg, Chairman, President, and CEO of the Boeing Company - Senators Urge Boeing to Respect Workers' Rights to Unionize, Begin Collective Bargaining Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 16, 2018 Cantwell Calls For Commitment To Worker Safety At Hanford Sen. Maria Cantwell
Aug. 13, 2018 Tweet - "From workers' rights, to health care, to women's constitutionally protected reproductive rights--there is so much at stake w/ this Supreme Court nom. We should be able to review all of Judge Kavanaugh's documents & record before the Senate moves forward w/ a hearing. Period." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 7, 2018 Tweet - "Would you work 7 extra months just to earn the same pay as male co-workers? Black women across the country do. We need to be doing everything we can to achieve #BlackWomensEqualPay" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 7, 2018 Tweet - "7 months: That's the extra time it takes for black women to earn what white males took home in one year. It's time for #BlackWomensEqualPay now!" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 6, 2018 Letter to Dr. Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Murray, DeLauro Question National Institutes of Health on Efforts to Address Harassment in Research Community Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor and the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - 47 Democrats Caution DOL About Plans to Weaken Hazardous Work Protections for Young Workers Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Aug. 1, 2018 Tweet - "What's the Trump Administration's answer for wage stagnation & growing economic inequality in communities in WA & nationwide? Apparently, more tax cuts for the wealthiest families & corporations that need it least." Sen. Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "I'm headed to the floor to speak in defense of the millions of federal workers around the country who have been targeted by the Trump Administration, including tens of thousands of workers in my home state of Washington. --PM" Sen. Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "Federal workers ensure our grandparents receive Social Security. They investigate claims of wage theft. They're the nurses and doctors who take care of veterans. They're the first responders when natural disasters strike. They protect our water and air. I stand with them." Sen. Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "The federal government has a responsibility to ensure every worker is treated fairly and with dignity. The government has an even more direct responsibility to look after its own workers, and should be a model for protecting the rights of workers." Sen. Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "Through a series of executive orders, President Trump has taken steps to make it harder for federal workers to organize, bargain collectively for better wages and conditions, and resolve disputes equitably--sending a clear signal this Administration won't stand up for workers." Sen. Patty Murray
July 24, 2018 Education and Job Training: Senator Murray Applauds Senate Passage of Career and Technical Education Bill Sen. Patty Murray
July 23, 2018 Enzi, Casey, Alexander, Murray Applaud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Career and Technical Education Bill Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 17, 2018 Murray Applauds Push for National Heat Stress Safety Standard Sen. Patty Murray
July 10, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions - Opening Statement of Sen. Patty Murray, Hearing on Supreme Court Janus Decision Sen. Patty Murray
July 10, 2018 Tweet - "I'm about to speak on the vital role that unions play in raising wages and creating pathways to the middle class at our hearing with labor leaders, teachers, and home care workers. Watch live:" Sen. Patty Murray
July 9, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump - Rescind Illegal Anti-Worker Executive Orders Rep. Adam Smith, ...
July 9, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Trey Gowdy, Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee - Request Hearing on Federal Workforce Diversity Rep. Adam Smith, ...
June 28, 2018 Senator Cantwell Welcomes Coast guard Announcement of Expanded Paid Family Leave Policy Sen. Maria Cantwell
June 28, 2018 Following the Supreme Court's Janus Decision, Hirono, Cartwright, Senate & House Democrats Introduce New Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Workers to Join Unions & Bargain Collectively Sen. Patty Murray, ...
June 28, 2018 Following Supreme Court Decision to Weaken Public Sector Unions, Senator Murray Introduces New Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Workers to Join Together & Use Their Voices to Bargain Collectively Sen. Patty Murray
June 28, 2018 Senate & House Democrats Introduce New Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Workers to Join Unions & Bargain Collectively Sen. Patty Murray, ...
June 27, 2018 Senator Cantwell Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Janus vs. AFSCME Sen. Maria Cantwell
June 27, 2018 Tweet - "Today's #SCOTUS decision is a loss for working people and yet another win for corporate special interests that have spent decades funding political campaigns and lawsuits designed to chip away at workers' rights." Sen. Patty Murray
June 27, 2018 Tax Reform and Economic Health Rep. Dan Newhouse
June 27, 2018 Senator Murray on Supreme Court Decision to Weaken Unions: "A Loss for Workers and Yet Another Win for Corporate Special Interests" Sen. Patty Murray
June 27, 2018 Larsen Statement on Janus Decision Rep. Rick Larsen
June 27, 2018 Jayapal Responds to Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 Ruling Rep. Pramila Jayapal
June 27, 2018 Smith Statement on the Supreme Court Ruling in Janus v. AFSCME Rep. Adam Smith
June 26, 2018 Tweet - "I'm pleased we were able to reach a bipartisan agreement to reauthorize a career and technical education law that helps workers and students get the skills they need to succeed in a changing economy." Sen. Patty Murray
June 26, 2018 Letter to Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer for the Walt Disney Company - Sanders to Disney: Stop Paying Workers Starvation Wages Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 26, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Honorable Alex Azar, Secretary of Labor - Support of Seasonal Guest Workers Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
June 19, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Call for Repeal of Trump Administration's Civil Service Executive Orders Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
June 19, 2018 Cantwell Secures Win for Shipyard Workers in Senate-Passed NDAA Sen. Maria Cantwell
June 14, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Honorable Charles Schumer, Senate Democratic Leader - Protect Meal and Rest Breaks for Truck Drivers Sen. Patty Murray, ...
June 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of US Office of Management and Budget - Reverse Decision to Stop Collecting Wage Discrimination Data Sen. Patty Murray, ...
June 14, 2018 Letter to the Donald J. Trump - Rescind Executive Orders that Strip Key Protections for Whistleblowers Rep. Adam Smith, ...
June 13, 2018 As Inequality Reaches Highest Levels Since The Great Depression, Senate & House Democrats Introduce New Legislation To Provide A Better Deal For American Workers Sen. Patty Murray, ...
June 12, 2018 Tweet - "Workplace harassment hurts everyone--the true cost of sexual harassment includes decreased productivity, increased turnover, and reputational harm. It's time we understood the scope of this problem better so we can do more to address it." Sen. Patty Murray
June 12, 2018 Tweet - "We must do more to understand the impact of workplace harassment--including the economic impact. That means we need more data on issues like how repeated harassment can prompt employees to change careers and drop out of the workforce." Sen. Patty Murray
June 11, 2018 Tweet - "We know that no employee should feel unsafe or harassed in the workplace, but we don't know the economic costs of workplace harassment--it's long past time that changed." Sen. Patty Murray
June 7, 2018 DeLauro, Murray Mark 55th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act Sen. Patty Murray, ...
June 6, 2018 Water Resources Development Act of 2018 Rep. Pramila Jayapal
May 31, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenGillibrand, @SenWarren, & @SenFeinstein to call on Gov Accountability Office to investigate the economic impacts that sexual harassment in the workplace can have on our economy. We have a lot of work to do to address this pervasive issue." Sen. Patty Murray
May 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Investigate Economic Effects of Sexual Harassment on U.S. Workforce Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 24, 2018 Senator Murray Supports Bipartisan Reform of Congressional Harassment Policies; Calls for Continued Work Sen. Patty Murray
May 24, 2018 Tweet - "This is a long-overdue and much-needed step toward overhauling the way harassment is addressed in the United States Congress. It's an important step, but it cannot be the last." Sen. Patty Murray
May 24, 2018 Tweet - "This is a long-overdue and much-needed step toward overhauling the way harassment is addressed in the United States Congress. It's an important step, but it cannot be the last." Sen. Patty Murray
May 23, 2018 Economic Inequality Rep. Pramila Jayapal
May 22, 2018 Tweet - "Building a robust, diverse, collaborative workforce isn't just one big challenge, it is many smaller, interconnected challenges too." Sen. Patty Murray
May 22, 2018 Tweet - "It's impossible for our economy to work for all when wealthy corporations are allowed to pull the strings & workers have fewer options left to defend themselves when their rights are violated--very concerned about how this decision will impact WA families" Sen. Patty Murray
May 22, 2018 Tweet - "This Supreme Court decision sends a chilling signal to workers who are being mistreated by employers that they must stand alone as they defend themselves against predatory corporations that too often put their own interests first." Sen. Patty Murray
May 22, 2018 Tweet - "This allows corporations to lock workers out of the courts when their rights are being violated, which for too many is their only recourse. I'm standing with workers & I'll keep fighting to restore & protect their ability to join together, advocate, & stand up for their rights." Sen. Patty Murray
May 17, 2018 Tweet - "Thank you, @SenGillibrand--for your words today and for all you're doing to make sure the Senate takes action to reform Congressional policies around sexual assault and workplace harassment." Sen. Patty Murray
May 17, 2018 Tweet - "It has now been 100 days since the House passed comprehensive reforms to Congress's seriously outdated policies on sexual harassment in the workplace. To say we in the Senate are overdue for action is a massive understatement." Sen. Patty Murray
May 16, 2018 Report Shows Dramatic Growth In Energy Efficiency Jobs, With Washington State Leading The Charge Sen. Maria Cantwell
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "There's a lot of work to do to address the pervasive, systemic, & longstanding issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. We should be collecting more data to help us understand the impacts, & I'm disappointed @BLS_gov won't commit to this critical step." Sen. Patty Murray
April 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor, and William Wiatrowski, Acting Director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics - Start Taking Workplace Harassment Seriously, Reconsider Decision Not to Collect Economic Data Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 28, 2018 Tweet - "Every person should be able to go to work without putting their life or safety at risk. This Workers Memorial Day, we must honor those who lost their lives and commit to keep fighting for better health and safety standards across the country. #1uSafety" Sen. Patty Murray
April 23, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, US Secretary of Labor - Subminimum Wages for Workers with Disabilities Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 19, 2018 Top Democrats Urge National Labor Relations Board to Protect Workers' Right to Unionize Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 18, 2018 Letter to Roxanne Rothschild, Deputy Executive Secretary of the National Labor Relations Board - Top Democrats Urge National Labor Relations Board to Protect Workers' Right to Unionize Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 11, 2018 Executive Calendar Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "Women are the sole or co-breadwinner in two thirds of families with children. Without #EqualPay, many families struggle to make ends meet to pay the bills, put food on the table, and pay for child care." Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "Women in the US lose about $900 billion every year because of the wage gap. The wage gap doesn't just hurt women, it hurts families and the economy. #EqualPayDay" Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education Labor & Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, (Hearing/Markup) on the Nomination for Sharon Fast Gustafson as the General Counsel for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "#EqualPayDay marks the day the average woman must work in order to catch up with what her white male colleague made in the previous year--and for women of color, that wage gap is even wider." Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "Workers deserve to be paid fairly no matter their gender. It's time for Congress to act and pass the Paycheck Fairness Act. #EqualPayDay" Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
Sept. 7, 2018 Reps. DelBene, LaHood Introduce Legislation Aimed to Empower Small Business by Extending Tip Tax Credit Rep.Suzan DelBene
Sept. 6, 2018 Congressman Smith Introduces Legislation to Pay Congressional Interns Rep.Adam Smith
Sept. 3, 2018 Tweet - "On this Labor Day, it's important to remember what's at stake for workers and why we must keep fighting to protect workers' rights and expand the middle class." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 3, 2018 Cantwell Statement on Labor Day 2018 Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 3, 2018 Smith Statement Honoring Labor Day Rep.Adam Smith
Aug. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Washington state is leading the way in building an economy that works for all, through higher and more fair wages, worker protections, and the right to organize. #BestStatestoWork https://policy-practice.oxfamamerica.org/work/poverty-in-the-us/best-states-to-work/ …" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 29, 2018 Letter to Dennis Muilenburg, Chairman, President, and CEO of the Boeing Company - Senators Urge Boeing to Respect Workers' Rights to Unionize, Begin Collective Bargaining Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 16, 2018 Cantwell Calls For Commitment To Worker Safety At Hanford Sen.Maria Cantwell
Aug. 13, 2018 Tweet - "From workers' rights, to health care, to women's constitutionally protected reproductive rights--there is so much at stake w/ this Supreme Court nom. We should be able to review all of Judge Kavanaugh's documents & record before the Senate moves forward w/ a hearing. Period." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 7, 2018 Tweet - "Would you work 7 extra months just to earn the same pay as male co-workers? Black women across the country do. We need to be doing everything we can to achieve #BlackWomensEqualPay" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 7, 2018 Tweet - "7 months: That's the extra time it takes for black women to earn what white males took home in one year. It's time for #BlackWomensEqualPay now!" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 6, 2018 Letter to Dr. Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Murray, DeLauro Question National Institutes of Health on Efforts to Address Harassment in Research Community Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor and the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - 47 Democrats Caution DOL About Plans to Weaken Hazardous Work Protections for Young Workers Rep.Adam Smith, ...
Aug. 1, 2018 Tweet - "What's the Trump Administration's answer for wage stagnation & growing economic inequality in communities in WA & nationwide? Apparently, more tax cuts for the wealthiest families & corporations that need it least." Sen.Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "I'm headed to the floor to speak in defense of the millions of federal workers around the country who have been targeted by the Trump Administration, including tens of thousands of workers in my home state of Washington. --PM" Sen.Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "Federal workers ensure our grandparents receive Social Security. They investigate claims of wage theft. They're the nurses and doctors who take care of veterans. They're the first responders when natural disasters strike. They protect our water and air. I stand with them." Sen.Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "The federal government has a responsibility to ensure every worker is treated fairly and with dignity. The government has an even more direct responsibility to look after its own workers, and should be a model for protecting the rights of workers." Sen.Patty Murray
July 25, 2018 Tweet - "Through a series of executive orders, President Trump has taken steps to make it harder for federal workers to organize, bargain collectively for better wages and conditions, and resolve disputes equitably--sending a clear signal this Administration won't stand up for workers." Sen.Patty Murray
July 24, 2018 Education and Job Training: Senator Murray Applauds Senate Passage of Career and Technical Education Bill Sen.Patty Murray
July 23, 2018 Enzi, Casey, Alexander, Murray Applaud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Career and Technical Education Bill Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 17, 2018 Murray Applauds Push for National Heat Stress Safety Standard Sen.Patty Murray
July 10, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions - Opening Statement of Sen. Patty Murray, Hearing on Supreme Court Janus Decision Sen.Patty Murray
July 10, 2018 Tweet - "I'm about to speak on the vital role that unions play in raising wages and creating pathways to the middle class at our hearing with labor leaders, teachers, and home care workers. Watch live:" Sen.Patty Murray
July 9, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump - Rescind Illegal Anti-Worker Executive Orders Rep.Adam Smith, ...
July 9, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Trey Gowdy, Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee - Request Hearing on Federal Workforce Diversity Rep.Adam Smith, ...
June 28, 2018 Senator Cantwell Welcomes Coast guard Announcement of Expanded Paid Family Leave Policy Sen.Maria Cantwell
June 28, 2018 Following the Supreme Court's Janus Decision, Hirono, Cartwright, Senate & House Democrats Introduce New Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Workers to Join Unions & Bargain Collectively Sen.Patty Murray, ...
June 28, 2018 Following Supreme Court Decision to Weaken Public Sector Unions, Senator Murray Introduces New Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Workers to Join Together & Use Their Voices to Bargain Collectively Sen.Patty Murray
June 28, 2018 Senate & House Democrats Introduce New Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Workers to Join Unions & Bargain Collectively Sen.Patty Murray, ...
June 27, 2018 Senator Cantwell Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Janus vs. AFSCME Sen.Maria Cantwell
June 27, 2018 Tweet - "Today's #SCOTUS decision is a loss for working people and yet another win for corporate special interests that have spent decades funding political campaigns and lawsuits designed to chip away at workers' rights." Sen.Patty Murray
June 27, 2018 Tax Reform and Economic Health Rep.Dan Newhouse
June 27, 2018 Senator Murray on Supreme Court Decision to Weaken Unions: "A Loss for Workers and Yet Another Win for Corporate Special Interests" Sen.Patty Murray
June 27, 2018 Larsen Statement on Janus Decision Rep.Rick Larsen
June 27, 2018 Jayapal Responds to Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 Ruling Rep.Pramila Jayapal
June 27, 2018 Smith Statement on the Supreme Court Ruling in Janus v. AFSCME Rep.Adam Smith
June 26, 2018 Tweet - "I'm pleased we were able to reach a bipartisan agreement to reauthorize a career and technical education law that helps workers and students get the skills they need to succeed in a changing economy." Sen.Patty Murray
June 26, 2018 Letter to Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer for the Walt Disney Company - Sanders to Disney: Stop Paying Workers Starvation Wages Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 26, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Honorable Alex Azar, Secretary of Labor - Support of Seasonal Guest Workers Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
June 19, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Call for Repeal of Trump Administration's Civil Service Executive Orders Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
June 19, 2018 Cantwell Secures Win for Shipyard Workers in Senate-Passed NDAA Sen.Maria Cantwell
June 14, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Honorable Charles Schumer, Senate Democratic Leader - Protect Meal and Rest Breaks for Truck Drivers Sen.Patty Murray, ...
June 14, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of US Office of Management and Budget - Reverse Decision to Stop Collecting Wage Discrimination Data Sen.Patty Murray, ...
June 14, 2018 Letter to the Donald J. Trump - Rescind Executive Orders that Strip Key Protections for Whistleblowers Rep.Adam Smith, ...
June 13, 2018 As Inequality Reaches Highest Levels Since The Great Depression, Senate & House Democrats Introduce New Legislation To Provide A Better Deal For American Workers Sen.Patty Murray, ...
June 12, 2018 Tweet - "Workplace harassment hurts everyone--the true cost of sexual harassment includes decreased productivity, increased turnover, and reputational harm. It's time we understood the scope of this problem better so we can do more to address it." Sen.Patty Murray
June 12, 2018 Tweet - "We must do more to understand the impact of workplace harassment--including the economic impact. That means we need more data on issues like how repeated harassment can prompt employees to change careers and drop out of the workforce." Sen.Patty Murray
June 11, 2018 Tweet - "We know that no employee should feel unsafe or harassed in the workplace, but we don't know the economic costs of workplace harassment--it's long past time that changed." Sen.Patty Murray
June 7, 2018 DeLauro, Murray Mark 55th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act Sen.Patty Murray, ...
June 6, 2018 Water Resources Development Act of 2018 Rep.Pramila Jayapal
May 31, 2018 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenGillibrand, @SenWarren, & @SenFeinstein to call on Gov Accountability Office to investigate the economic impacts that sexual harassment in the workplace can have on our economy. We have a lot of work to do to address this pervasive issue." Sen.Patty Murray
May 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Investigate Economic Effects of Sexual Harassment on U.S. Workforce Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 24, 2018 Senator Murray Supports Bipartisan Reform of Congressional Harassment Policies; Calls for Continued Work Sen.Patty Murray
May 24, 2018 Tweet - "This is a long-overdue and much-needed step toward overhauling the way harassment is addressed in the United States Congress. It's an important step, but it cannot be the last." Sen.Patty Murray
May 24, 2018 Tweet - "This is a long-overdue and much-needed step toward overhauling the way harassment is addressed in the United States Congress. It's an important step, but it cannot be the last." Sen.Patty Murray
May 23, 2018 Economic Inequality Rep.Pramila Jayapal
May 22, 2018 Tweet - "Building a robust, diverse, collaborative workforce isn't just one big challenge, it is many smaller, interconnected challenges too." Sen.Patty Murray
May 22, 2018 Tweet - "It's impossible for our economy to work for all when wealthy corporations are allowed to pull the strings & workers have fewer options left to defend themselves when their rights are violated--very concerned about how this decision will impact WA families" Sen.Patty Murray
May 22, 2018 Tweet - "This Supreme Court decision sends a chilling signal to workers who are being mistreated by employers that they must stand alone as they defend themselves against predatory corporations that too often put their own interests first." Sen.Patty Murray
May 22, 2018 Tweet - "This allows corporations to lock workers out of the courts when their rights are being violated, which for too many is their only recourse. I'm standing with workers & I'll keep fighting to restore & protect their ability to join together, advocate, & stand up for their rights." Sen.Patty Murray
May 17, 2018 Tweet - "Thank you, @SenGillibrand--for your words today and for all you're doing to make sure the Senate takes action to reform Congressional policies around sexual assault and workplace harassment." Sen.Patty Murray
May 17, 2018 Tweet - "It has now been 100 days since the House passed comprehensive reforms to Congress's seriously outdated policies on sexual harassment in the workplace. To say we in the Senate are overdue for action is a massive understatement." Sen.Patty Murray
May 16, 2018 Report Shows Dramatic Growth In Energy Efficiency Jobs, With Washington State Leading The Charge Sen.Maria Cantwell
May 2, 2018 Tweet - "There's a lot of work to do to address the pervasive, systemic, & longstanding issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. We should be collecting more data to help us understand the impacts, & I'm disappointed @BLS_gov won't commit to this critical step." Sen.Patty Murray
April 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor, and William Wiatrowski, Acting Director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics - Start Taking Workplace Harassment Seriously, Reconsider Decision Not to Collect Economic Data Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 28, 2018 Tweet - "Every person should be able to go to work without putting their life or safety at risk. This Workers Memorial Day, we must honor those who lost their lives and commit to keep fighting for better health and safety standards across the country. #1uSafety" Sen.Patty Murray
April 23, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, US Secretary of Labor - Subminimum Wages for Workers with Disabilities Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 19, 2018 Top Democrats Urge National Labor Relations Board to Protect Workers' Right to Unionize Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 18, 2018 Letter to Roxanne Rothschild, Deputy Executive Secretary of the National Labor Relations Board - Top Democrats Urge National Labor Relations Board to Protect Workers' Right to Unionize Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 11, 2018 Executive Calendar Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "Women are the sole or co-breadwinner in two thirds of families with children. Without #EqualPay, many families struggle to make ends meet to pay the bills, put food on the table, and pay for child care." Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "Women in the US lose about $900 billion every year because of the wage gap. The wage gap doesn't just hurt women, it hurts families and the economy. #EqualPayDay" Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Health, Education Labor & Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, (Hearing/Markup) on the Nomination for Sharon Fast Gustafson as the General Counsel for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "#EqualPayDay marks the day the average woman must work in order to catch up with what her white male colleague made in the previous year--and for women of color, that wage gap is even wider." Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "Workers deserve to be paid fairly no matter their gender. It's time for Congress to act and pass the Paycheck Fairness Act. #EqualPayDay" Sen.Patty Murray
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